
tained in the vehicle. The address can be
checked for this purpose.1.Select the desired contact and highlight
the address.2.Open "Options".3."Check as destination"4.Correct and store the address if necessary.
If the address is corrected and stored, a copy
of it is stored in the vehicle. The address is not
changed on the mobile phone.
New contact
General information
A contact can have up to 8 phone numbers,
2 addresses, 3 e-mail addresses and one Inter‐
net address.
1."Office"2."Contacts"3.Open "Options".4."New contact"5.The entry fields are still filled with the pre‐
vious entries: "Delete input fields"6.Fill in the entry fields: select the symbol
next to the entry field.7.Enter the text and assign the contact type.8.If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation
system: enter the address. Only addresses
contained in the navigation data in the ve‐
hicle can be entered. This ensures that
destination guidance is possible for all ad‐
dresses.If necessary, "Accept address"9."Store contact in vehicle"
Contact types
Various contact types can be assigned to
phone numbers and addresses.
SymbolMeaning Home phone number. Business phone number. Mobile phone number. Other phone number. Home address. Business address.
Specifying the home address
A home address can be stored. It appears at
the top of the contact list.
1."Office"2."Contacts"3."Home"4.Create a contact.5."Store contact in vehicle"
Selecting the sorting order of the
names
Names can be displayed in a different order.
1."Office"2."Contacts"3.Open "Options".4."Display: last, first name" or "Display: first,
last name"
Depending on how the contacts were stored
on the mobile phone, the sorting order of the
names may differ from the selected sorting or‐
der.
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ContactsVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series. Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
When using the features and systems descri‐
bed here, adhere to local regulations.
Note Equipment version without the mobile phone
preparation package.
General information
Contacts can be created and edited. The con‐
tacts from the mobile phone are displayed as
well if this function is supported by the mobile
phone. The addresses can be adopted as des‐
tinations for navigation and the phone num‐
bers can be dialed.
New contact1."Contacts"2."New contact"3.The entry fields are still filled with the pre‐
vious entries: "Delete input fields"4.Fill in the entry fields: select the symbol
next to the entry field.5.Enter the text, refer to page  25.
In vehicles equipped with a navigation sys‐
tem: it is only possible to enter addresses
that are contained in the vehicle navigation
data. This ensures that destination guid‐
ance is possible for all addresses.6.If necessary, "Store"7."Store contact in vehicle"
Specifying the home address
A home address can be stored. It appears at
the top of the contact list.
1."Home"2.Create a contact.3."Store contact in vehicle"
My contacts
General information List of all contacts stored in the vehicle.
Displaying contacts
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General information
Ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged
to achieve the full battery life.
It may be necessary to charge the battery in
the following cases:▷When the vehicle is frequently used to
drive short distances.▷When the vehicle has not been driven for
more than one month.
Starting aid terminals
Only charge using the starting aid terminals,
refer to page  259, in the engine compartment
while the engine is switched off.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:
▷Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐
tions again, refer to page  50.▷Time: update, refer to page  77.▷Date: update, refer to page  78.▷Radio station: save again, refer to
page  168.▷Navigation system: wait for the navigation
system to be operational.▷Panoramic glass sunroof: it may only be
possible to tilt the roof. Have the system
initialized by the service center.▷Digital compass: recalibrate, refer to
page  117.▷xDrive: the system automatically initializes
as you drive. During this time, indicator
lamps light up. If the lamps do not disap‐
pear during the current trip, have the sys‐
tem checked.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐
tute of another color or amperage rating; this
could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐
sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀
Access to fuse box:
1.Open the glove compartment.2.Release the damper from the bottom
holder by applying pressure toward the
front, arrow 1.3.Unlock the glove compartment by pressing
on both tabs, arrows 2, and fold down.
A pair of plastic tweezers is found on the cur‐
rent distributor.
Information on the fuses can be found on the
back of the cover.
Spare fuses are available from the service cen‐
ter.
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Vehicle information
Computer  FunctionCommandOpen the computer.›Onboard info‹Open the trip computer.›Trip computer‹
Vehicle 
FunctionCommandOpen the vehicle information.›Vehicle info‹Open the vehicle status.›Vehicle status‹
Navigation
General information  
FunctionCommandNavigation menu.›Navigation‹Open the destination entry.›Enter address‹Enter the address.›Enter address‹Enter the town/city.›City‹Enter the country.›State‹Enter the postal code.›Postal Code‹Open destination guidance.›Guidance‹Start destination guidance.›Start guidance‹Terminate destination guidance.›Stop guidance‹Open the home address.›Home address‹Open the route criteria.›Route preference‹Open the route.›Route information‹Switch on the spoken instruction.›Switch on voice instructions‹Seite 273Short commands for voice activation systemReference273
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  99 
Accident, refer to Emergency Request, initiating  257 
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control  82 
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol  113  
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display  98 
Adaptive Light Control  86 
Additional telephone  198 
Additives, coolant  246 
Additives, engine oil  245 
After washing vehicle  264 
Airbags  90 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  93 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode  112 
Air conditioning mode, auto‐ matic climate control  110 
Air conditioning mode, venti‐ lation  113 
Air distribution, auto‐ matic  111 
Air distribution, manual  111 
Air drying, refer to Cooling function  112 
Air flow rate  112 
Airing, refer to Ventila‐ tion  113 
Air pressure, refer to Tire in‐ flation pressure  232 
Air supply, automatic climate control  110 
Air supply, ventilation  113 Air vents, refer to Ventila‐
tion  113 
Alarm system  41 
Alarm system, avoiding unin‐ tentional alarms  42 
Alarm system, ending an alarm  41 
Alarm system, interior motion sensor  42 
Alarm system, tilt alarm sen‐ sor  42 
All around the headliner  19 
ALL program  112 
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires  240 
All-wheel drive, refer to xDrive  101 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter  116 
AM/FM station  168 
Announcement, navigation, see Spoken instruc‐
tions  157 
Antifreeze, coolant  246 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  67 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  99 
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC  99 
Anti-theft protection  34 
Appointments  214 
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights  270 
Approved engine oils  245 
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights  270 
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest  126 Arrival time, refer to Com‐
puter  76 
Ashtray  119 
Assistance with driving off, refer to Drive-off assis‐
tant  102 
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing  258  
Audio device, external  126 
Audio playback  177 
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth  189 
Automatic, air distribu‐ tion  111 
Automatic, air flow rate  111 
Automatic car wash  263 
Automatic climate con‐ trol  110  
Automatic climate control, automatic air distribu‐
tion  111 
Automatic, cruise control  103 
Automatic Curb Monitor  51 
Automatic headlight con‐ trol  86 
Automatic recirculated air control  112 
Automatic Start/Stop func‐ tion  61 
Automatic transmission with Steptronic  67, 70  
Automatic transmission with Steptronic, interlock  67 
Automatic transmission with Steptronic, kickdown  68, 70  
Automatic transmission with Steptronic, overriding selec‐
tor lever lock  69 
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Fuel consumption display,average fuel consump‐
tion  75 
Fuel consumption display, current fuel consump‐
tion  74 
Fuel-efficient driving, refer to Current fuel consump‐
tion  74 
Fuel filler flap  228 
Fuel filler flap, closing  228 
Fuel filler flap, opening  228 
Fuel filler flap, unlocking in case of an electrical mal‐
function  229 
Fuel gauge  74 
Fuel, refer to Average fuel consumption  75 
Fuel, saving  139 
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Filling capacities  271 
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities  271 
Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ pacities  271 
Fuse  256 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control  115 
Gasoline  230 
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge  74 
Gas station recommenda‐ tion  157 
Gear change, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic  68, 71  
Gear change, via shift pad‐ dles  71 
Gear display, automatic trans‐ mission with Steptronic  67 
General driving notes  132 
Glare protection  119 Glass sunroof, electric, opera‐
tion  34 
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof  44 
Glove compartment  125 
Glove compartment, light‐ ing  125  
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system  144 
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights  270 
H
Halogen headlamps, bulb re‐ placement  251 
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake  63 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  116 
Hands-free microphone  18 
Hazard warning system  257 
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol  101  
HD Radio  169 
Head airbags  90 
Headlamp control, refer to Parking lamps/low
beams  85 
Headlamp flasher  64 
Headlamps, bulb replace‐ ment  251 
Headlamps, care  264 
Headlamps, cleaning  66 
Headlight control, auto‐ matic  86 
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture  86 
Headlight cover, remov‐ ing  251  
Headlight flasher, indicator lamp  17 
Headlights  85 
Headlights, cleaning, washer fluid  67 
Headliner  19 Head restraints  49 
Head restraints, adjusting the height  49 
Head restraints, removing  50 
Heatable mirrors  52 
Heatable rear window  113 
Heatable seats  48 
Heating, mirrors  52 
Heating, seats  48 
Heavy cargo, refer to Stowing cargo  137 
Height adjustment, seats  46 
Height, refer to Dimen‐ sions  270 
High-beam Assistant  87 
High-beams  87 
High beams/low beams, auto‐ matic, refer to High-beam
Assistant  87 
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment  251 
High-beams, indicator lamp  17 
High-pressure washers  263 
Hill Descent Control HDC  101 
Hill drive-off assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant  102 
Hills  134 
Holder for beverages  127 
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock  59 
Homepage  6 
Hood  243 
Hood, opening  243 
Horn  14 
Hot exhaust system  133 
Hotline  223 
House number, entering for navigation  147 
Hydraulic brake assistant  99 
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Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐play  20 
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems  54 
MP3 player  186 
Multimedia  176 
Music collection  181 
Music search  183 
Music, storing  181 
N
Navigation  144 
Navigation data  144 
Navigation data, updat‐ ing  144  
Navigation system, destina‐ tion entry by voice  152 
Neck restraints, refer to Head restraints  49 
Nets, refer to Storage com‐ partments  127 
Neutral cleaner, care  265 
New wheels and tires  239 
Notes  6, 215  
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion  113 
O OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics  248 
OBD socket, refer to Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis  248  
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality  230 
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade  230 
Odometer  73 
Office  209 
Oil additives  245 
Oil consumption  243 
Oil, refer to Engine oil  243 
Oil types, alternative  245 
Oil types, approved  245 Old batteries, disposal  256 
Onboard Diagnostics OBD  248 
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display  20 
Onboard vehicle tool kit  249 
Opening and closing, Comfort Access  39 
Opening and closing from the inside  37 
Opening and closing from the outside  34 
Opening and closing using the door lock  36 
Opening and closing using the remote control  34 
Operating concept, iDrive  20 
Outside-air mode, automatic climate control  112 
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode  112 
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature  74 
P Paint, vehicle  264 
Pairing, mobile phone  199 
Panic mode  35 
Panoramic glass sunroof  44 
Panoramic glass sunroof, convenient operation  34 
Panoramic glass sunroof, ini‐ tializing  45 
Panoramic glass sunroof, opening/closing  44 
Panoramic glass sunroof, pinch protection  45 
Panoramic glass sunroof, power failure  45 
Panoramic glass sunroof, re‐ mote control  34 
Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt‐ ing  44 
Park Distance Control PDC  105 Parked-car ventilation  113 
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion  134 
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC  105 
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC  105 
Parking brake  63 
Parking lamps  85 
Parking lamps/low beams  85 
Parking lights, bulb replace‐ ment  252 
Partition net  121 
Passenger side mirror, tilt‐ ing  51 
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol  105  
Performance Control  101 
Personal information  209 
Personal Profile  32 
Pinch protection, panoramic glass sunroof  45 
Pinch protection, win‐ dows  43 
Plastic, care  265 
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol  113  
Poor road operation  134 
Position, storing  148 
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation  147 
Power failure  256 
Power windows, opening and closing  43 
Power windows, refer to Win‐ dows  42 
Power windows, safety switch  43 
Prescribed engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils  245 
Pressure, tires  232 
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Start/Stop button, starting theengine  60 
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine  61 
Starting the engine  60 
Start problems, refer to Jump-starting  258 
State/province, selecting for navigation  146 
Stations, stored  174 
Station, storing  168 
Status information, iDrive  23 
Status of Owner's Manual  6 
Steam jets  263 
Steering wheel  53 
Steering wheel, adjusting  53 
Steering wheel lock  59 
Steering wheel, shift pad‐ dles  69 
Steptronic, refer to Automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic  67 
Steptronic, refer to Sport pro‐ gram and manual mode M/
S  71  
Stopping, engine  61 
Storage compartment nets  127 
Storage compartments  125 
Storage, tires  241 
Storing the vehicle  266 
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion  147 
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires  232 
Summer tires, tread  238 
Sun visor  119 
Switches, refer to Cockpit  14 
Switching off, engine  61 
Switching off, vehicle  61 
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation  114 
Symbols  6 T
Tachometer  74 
Tailgate  38 
Tailgate, Comfort Access  40 
Tailgate emergency opera‐ tion, refer to Opening man‐
ually  38 
Tailgate, opening from the in‐ side  38 
Tailgate, opening from the outside  38 
Tailgate, opening man‐ ually  38 
Tailgate, remote control  35 
Tail lamp, bulb replace‐ ment  255 
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment  254 
Tail lights  253 
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel gauge  74 
Tasks  215 
Technical changes, refer to Safety  7 
Technical data  270 
Telephone  198 
Telephone, adjusting the vol‐ ume  202 
Telephone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest  126 
TeleService  221 
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control  111 
Temperature, changing the unit of measure  77 
Temperature, coolant, refer to Coolant temperature  74 
Temperature display– External temperature warn‐
ing  73
Temperature display, external
temperature  73 
Temperature display, setting the units  77 
Temperature, engine oil  74 
Temperature warning  73 
Text messages  212 
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system  41 
Thigh support adjustment  47 
Third brake lamp, refer to Center brake lamp  255 
Tilt alarm sensor  42 
Tilting the passenger side mirror  51 
Time, setting the time  77 
Tire age  237 
Tire identification marks  237 
Tire inflation pressure  232 
Tire inflation pressure, check‐ ing  232  
Tire pressure monitor, refer to Flat Tire Monitor  93 
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  95 
Tire Quality Grading  238 
Tires, breaking in  132 
Tires, changing  239 
Tires, condition  238 
Tires, damage  239 
Tire size  237 
Tires, minimum tread  239 
Tires, retreaded tires  240 
Tires, run-flat tires  241 
Tires, storage  241 
Tire tread  238 
Toll roads, route  155 
Tone  166 
Tool kit, refer to Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit  249 
Tools, refer to Onboard vehi‐ cle tool kit  249 
Tow bar  261 
Tow fitting  261 
Towing  259 
Towing with automatic trans‐ mission  260 
Town/city, navigation  147 
Tow rope  261 
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